Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory/autoimmune disease, in which the myelin sheaths of neurons are damaged in central nervous system. The exact cause of the disease is unknown; however, its main mechanism involves damages to the immune system or to the myelin sheath-producing cells. MS originates from genetic factors as well as environmental factors, such as infection. Lack of balance and instability during walking, tremor, dizziness, sudden movement of organs, clumsiness and weakness are some of the factors that prevent people with MS from social activities.
Sunriff®
There is no drug for full treatment and recuperation of MS disease; however, treatment and care can decrease MS attacks and its progress and returning function after an attack. Our body has molecules called Interferons (IFNs) that strengthen cells against viral attacks and repel them. At least three different types of human IFNs have been identified which are divided into alpha, beta and gamma IFNs, based on their anti-viral and anti-growth effects and activation of natural killer cell. Today, recombinant IFN beta is producing in different mammalian and bacterial hosts, which are known as interferon beta 1A and 1B, respectively.
“Sunriff®” is the trade name for interferon beta 1A (solution form). In Iran, this drug has been produced by Biosun as a biosimilar drug.